https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug All about the author and her background... en-us 2019-01-09 20:50:33 UTC 2024-07-22 07:09:21 UTC hello@padlet.com 100128957 https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319015151 She was born in Alabama in 1926.Lee was the youngest of four children and grew up in a small town. Her father was a lawyer and her mother stayed home,because she had a bipolar disorder.]]> 2019-01-09 20:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319015151 100128957 https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319017380 In highschool she became interested in English literature.She then went to Huntingdon college.She stood apart from students because she focused on her studies and writing.]]> 2019-01-09 21:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319017380 100128957 https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319052439 Lee transferred to the University of Alabama and soon was accepted into law school.She realized she loved writing more than law.Soon after a lot of schooling,she moved North to become a writer.]]> 2019-01-09 23:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319052439 100128957 https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319053114 She published "To Kill a Mockingbird" in July 1960. It was immediately successful and became a classic of modern American literature.Also,it won many awards and was translated in more than forty languages.]]> 2019-01-09 23:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319053114 100128957 https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319053959 She passed away at the age of 89 in 2016.She died in her sleep and was found by her nephew.Her funeral was held at United Methodist Church.The service was attended by close family and friends .Her legacy continues to live on,she touched many individuals with her work.]]> 2019-01-10 00:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/100128957/w7ww26gnwbug/wish/319053959