I was a first-time writer, so I did as I was told. I hadn't realized it (the original book) had survived, so was surprised and delighted when my dear friend and lawyer Tonja Carter discovered it. After much thought and hesitation, I shared it with a handful of people I trust and was pleased to hear that they considered it worthy of publication. I am humbled and amazed that this will now be published after all these years.
Harper LeeMockingbirds donโt do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They donโt eat up peopleโs gardens, donโt nest in corncribs, they donโt do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. Thatโs why itโs a sin to kill a mockingbird.
Harper Lee