Harper Lee was an American author best known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. Born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama, Lee grew up in a small town where she developed a love for storytelling and writing. Despite the success of her debut novel, Lee lived a private life away from the spotlight. She was admired for her strong moral values and social awareness, which were reflected in her writing. Lee passed away in 2016, leaving behind a lasting legacy in American literature.