Born in Cardiff, Wales, Mark Davies graduated from Cambridge University, England, with a degree in social anthropology. Since then he has worked in theater, television, children's publishing, and magazine publishing. Malcolm X: The Struggle for Human Rights is his fourth book for a juvenile audience. The author is indebted to Alex Haley and his book The Autobiography of Malcolm X for information regarding Malcolm X's early years. He would also like to express his gratitude to Dr. Betty Shabazz, Sule Greg Wilson, Professor Aldon Morris, and Della Rowland, all of whose contributions and inspiration helped shape the book and enlighten the author

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