Harper Lee is the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," published in 1960. The novel addresses serious themes such as racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of its young protagonist, Scout Finch. Set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, it explores the complexities of human behavior and ethics. The book was an immediate success and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. Its impact has endured over the decades, making it a staple in American literature and frequently studied in schools for its profound social commentary and rich character development.