This Sunday, June 11th, is the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee's American classic--a coming of age story set in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice. The book needs no introduction, and I don't think we have enough room on the blog to discuss everything we love, love, love about To Kill A Mockingbird. In fact, we've just published an entire book devoted to talking about Mockingbird's legacy. It's called Scout, Atticus, and Boo--and you might remember it from Nancy Pearl's interview with Mary Murphy at ALA.
If you're around this Sunday, tune in to NBC Nightly News for a segment on the book. Celebrate with us, by visiting the 50th Anniversary site, reading the book, re-reading the book, and/or attending an event near you.
You can also become a fan on Facebook or tweet your thoughts using #tkam as a hashtag.
Happy Anniversary, Harper!
The first time I encountered this book was before I hit middle school. I just delved into it without fully understanding what was happening. So imagine my amazement when we finally talked about it in class. What sets this apart is Atticus, and his steadfast attitude as a lawyer is a rare gem in today's world.
Posted by: Marlin Sayle | February 15, 2012 at 06:26 PM