Brief: Design a new classic cover For the book To Kill a Mockingbird that appeals to a new generation of readers.

My design features the camellia flower. This motif is used to great effect in the book. The camellia is the state flower of Alabama and is fast-growing and difficult to kill. In the story Mrs. Dubose's camellias symbolise the racism and prejudice found in Maycomb County. The fact that her camellias are white is also a nod towards the racial tensions in Maycomb. When Jem cuts off the flower heads, we witness a key event. This rash behaviour represents his immature way of attempting to deal with racism as well as the loss of innocence that the children experience through the duration of the court case. The cover features these flower head which are now dying as a result. The aesthetic of the cover references the design trends of the 1930s, where the book is set, whilst still reflecting contemporary design trends.