Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic — but there’s a surprising reason it’s so famous.
In this episode of Overrated, I take a look at the paperback revolution that helped make To Kill a Mockingbird a classroom classic. In addition to Lee’s writing, gradual public acceptance of paperback books helped her story spread.
Overrated is part of a series we’re premiering on Facebook, along with other videos, articles, and, of course, a lot of debating. You can visit the Facebook page for more.
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