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Published 16:10 15 Oct 2017 BST
Updated 14:56 8 May 2018 BST
The book is regarded as one of the most important works of American fiction, particularly with the way it deals the subject of racism. A reader of the Sun Herald contacted the paper, who said that the decision was taken "mid-lesson plan, the students will not be allowed to finish the reading of ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’... due to the use of the ‘N’ word."
“I think it is one of the most disturbing examples of censorship I have ever heard," the reader said. "In that the themes in the story humanize all people regardless of their social status, education level, intellect, and of course, race. It would be difficult to find a time when it was more relevant than in days like these.”
It seems absurd that a book as important as To Kill a Mockingbird could be banned for making people uncomfortable. In fact, it goes beyond absurdity; it's sinister. One Twitter account put it more succinctly than anyone ever could:
https://twitter.com/AtticusGF/status/918981747882070016
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