Banned Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

Published in 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird, a novel set in the 1930s about a southern lawyer defending an African-American man against an unjust charge of rape, was first banned in 1977 in Eden Valley, Minnesota. Due to the inclusion of racial slurs spoken by several characters throughout the book and the subject matter, To Kill A Mockingbird has continued to be challenged throughout the years.  Many of the challenges and attempts to ban the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel have been unsuccessful.  In fact, in recent polls, librarians have voted the challenged novel "The Best Novel of the 20th Century".

Want to read the critically-praised novel for yourself?  Are you interested in learning more about the famously private author Harper Lee? Perhaps you would like to watch the Oscar-winning film adaption starring Gregory Peck.  Check out CDPL's related materials here.

New to CDPL is the Bloom's Guide on To Kill A Mockingbird. With summaries and analysis, this new guide is a perfect companion to the novel.  Check it out here: Bloom's Guide: To Kill A Mockingbird