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A poet, a poet, she’s a true poet, and an accomplished composer to boot. Plus I bet she’s really nice.

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama, and one of the only regular official public appearances Ms. Lee makes is to a scholarship luncheon in her honor. The University sponsors an essay contest inviting the high school student of the state to write a critical essay about “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The winner and two honorable mentions are honored at a reception that Ms. Lee attends. At the event, she gives the students a certificate. Afterward, she heads over to Gorgas Library (our main library) or the WS Hoole Special Collections to sign autographs.

So far, I have been too chicken to actually go; what do you say to your literary idol?

Here’s the link to the article about her 2006 appearance on campus:
http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/01/30/43ddc37a4a974?in_archive=1

The image above is the 2005-2006 winner, pictured with the author (seated) and a University administrator.