who wrote catcher in the rye

The novel "The Catcher in the Rye" was written by American author J. D. Salinger. It was first published in 1951 and became widely popular, especially among adolescent readers, for its portrayal of teenage alienation and loss of innocence. J. D. Salinger's full name is Jerome David Salinger, and he is best known for this novel along with several acclaimed short stories and other works.