Walk in Scout’s Shoes

Inspired by Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, write a story from a child’s perspective about a difficult topic they are attempting to understand.

Scout Finch, the young protagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird, learns about the harsh realities of class, racism and moral ambiguity within her small Southern town. This prompt allows you to revisit a situation or a complex concept from your childhood, something initially difficult to comprehend, and document your journey of understanding through innocent eyes.