The New York Times has an article (A Classic Turns 50, and Parties are Planned) outlining the celebrations planned for this year to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird.
Loved the story when I was a child, as have each of the kids in their turn. What fascinates me about To Kill a Mockingbird, beyond just being a great tale, is the nature of its attraction and longevity. The article references a million copies being sold each year, implying that at least a quarter of all children today still read this book from two generations ago. Back to the old conundrum of why some books take up residence in our collective psyche while others never find a home. One of life's enduring mysteries.
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