Alex Haley

Alex Haley was an American writer and author, best known for his 1976 novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." This epic work traced his family history from Africa to slavery and freedom in the United States, becoming a cultural phenomenon and inspiring a television miniseries. He also co-authored "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" and wrote the novel "Queen." Haley received a special Pulitzer Prize citation for "Roots."