Question

select the word that means a first appearance. harper lee was born in 1926 and grew up in monroeville, alabama. she was a tough girl, indifferent to fashion or dating, but she loved to write. in 1949, she moved to new york to pursue her aspirations of becoming a writer. her publication debut came in 1960 with the release of to kill a mockingbird. the novel, about small - town lawyer atticus finch and his daughter, scout, dealt with issues of race, justice, and childhood. it won many accolades, including the pulitzer prize, and was made into a movie. this once - unknown writer became a household name. the book has sold millions of copies and been translated into more than forty languages.

Explanation:

In the context of the text, "debut" is used to refer to Harper Lee's first publication. The word "debut" generally means the first appearance or introduction of something or someone.

Answer:

debut