Alex Haley (1921-1992) was an American novelist of historical fiction and a journalist. His best known works include The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965) and Roots (1976). His work included a series of interviews with prominent African-American figures, published in The Playboy Magazine.
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Antell, K. (2006). Alex Haley. Magill's Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition, 1-4.
Grimes, M. K. (2010). Roots. Masterplots, Fourth Edition, 1-3.
Haley, Alex. (2005). Columbia Guide to Contemporary African American Fiction, 114-115.
1977 Special Citation Pulitzer Prize for Roots
DVDs
Malcolm X / directed by Spike Lee. Library call number: DVD DRAMA MAL X
Roots (40th anniversary edition)/ based on the novel of the same name. Library call number: DVD TV ROO