Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is written by which author?

• A. Mildred Taylor
• B. William Golding
• C. Eric Carle
• D. Roald Dahl

Answer: (A)

Identifying the author of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry helps connect the story to its creator. This novel, set in the 1930s Mississippi and centered on the Logan family, was written by Mildred D. Taylor. She is an American author known for this impactful series about racism and family resilience; Roll of Thunder won the Newbery Medal in 1977. The other names listed are authors famous for very different works: William Golding wrote Lord of the Flies, Eric Carle writes children's picture books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Roald Dahl authored many beloved children's stories. Remembering the author as Mildred D. Taylor ties the book to its author and its place in American literature for young readers.