Mildred D. ___, author of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," 1977 (6)

I believe the answer is:

taylor

(Other definitions for taylor that I've seen before include "Hollywood actress" , "Elizabeth --, actor" , "Elizabeth ...... is a much-wed film star" , "Elizabeth ......, much-married movie star" , "Elizabeth -, actress" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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