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Harper Lee Will Release “To Kill a Mockingbird” Sequel After 55 Years

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Danielle Tullo
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

To Kill A Mockingbird – a timeless, classic novel that you most likely read either in middle school or high school may be making a comeback.

Believe it or not, there is a sequel to the Pulitzer Prize winner recently discovered by Harper Lee’s lawyer Tonja Carter. Written back in the 1960s, Go Set A Watchman features the familiar characters we all know and love – the spirited Scout and the admirable and upstanding Atticus. However Scout is not a little girl anymore, she is an adult and Atticus is significantly older as well. The story is set during the 1950s (20 years after To Kill A Mockingbird), a time of major racial unrest, specifically in Alabama. Despite rumors that 88-year-old Harper Lee is unable to consent to the publication of the newly discovered novel, Lee is “happy as hell with the reactions to ‘Watchman’ “ according to Carter.

Will the sequel live up to its precedent? Or will To Kill a Mockingbird remain a one hit wonder? Decide for yourself on July 15th – when Go Set A Watchman is set to hit shelves.  

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Danielle was previously the Deputy Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw social and content strategy, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, news, and entertainment. Prior to joining Her Campus, Danielle worked at House Beautiful as Senior Lifestyle Editor, directing and producing feature videos and stories. Danielle also served as Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the brands daily Snapchat Discover channel. In 2016, she launched Cosmo Bites — which is now the official food and beverage vertical at Cosmopolitan. That same year, Danielle was named as a Rising Star in the digital media industry by FOLIO Magazine. Danielle got her start in digital media by launching the Her Campus chapter at Fairfield University in 2014, where she acted as Campus Correspondent for 2.5 years, before graduating with a degree in English and creative writing. She enjoys wine, food, and long walks through HomeGoods. Follow Danielle on Instagram!