Why “To Kill a Mockingbird” Keeps Getting Kicked off the Shelf
Words: 465 1570Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel that's been both adored and admonished since it first hit the shelves in 1960. Tackling themes of racial injustice, moral complexity, and the pains of growing up, it’s become a staple in American literature. Yet, its presence in school curriculums and libraries has been hotly contested, leading to its ban in various places across the US. The crux of the matter? The novel's raw take on racism, its language, and the […]