to kill a mocking bird questions

When was she born?
April 28' 1926

Where did she live?
Harper Lee lived in Monroeville, Alabama.

What did her father do?
Her father was a former newspaper editor and proprietor, practiced law and served in the Alabama State Legislature.

What is the cultural and educational background of the author?
Harper lee lived in a society that suffered racism, while her father worked defending black men from murder accuses. This fact inspired her in writing her book.  She was also educated in Monroe County High School.