Which of the following identifies several famous authors of literature for young adults?

• A. William Golding and Mildred Taylor
• B. David McPhail and Leo Lionni
• C. Margaret Wise Brown and Eric Carle
• D. Rosemary Wells and William Steig

Answer: (A)

This question is about recognizing authors whose works are commonly read by young adults. William Golding wrote Lord of the Flies, a book often assigned in high school and discussed for its big ideas about society and human nature, which makes it a fit for teen readers. Mildred D. Taylor wrote Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, a historical novel about a family’s experiences during the Jim Crow era, frequently taught in middle and high school for its themes of identity, oppression, and resilience. Put together, these two authors are well known for literature that reaches adolescent readers. The other pairs are famous for picture books or early readers for younger children, not typically grouped with young adult titles.