Who authored Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X?

Who authored Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X?

• A. Alex P. Haley
• B. Pearl Faurie
• C. BMCM Charles L. Calhoun
• D. Alice Jefferson

Answer: (A)

Alex Haley is the author tied to both works. Roots was written by Haley, presenting a multigenerational saga of an African American family. The Autobiography of Malcolm X was published as a collaboration between Malcolm X and Haley, with Haley conducting the interviews, shaping the narrative, and writing much of the text. Because Haley is the credited writer for Roots and the key writer/co-writer for Malcolm X’s autobiography, he is the correct person to identify.

Alex Haley is the author tied to both works. Roots was written by Haley, presenting a multigenerational saga of an African American family. The Autobiography of Malcolm X was published as a collaboration between Malcolm X and Haley, with Haley conducting the interviews, shaping the narrative, and writing much of the text. Because Haley is the credited writer for Roots and the key writer/co-writer for Malcolm X’s autobiography, he is the correct person to identify.