Kukuwa Fraser (Editor)
REGISTRATION LINK FOR KUKUWA FRASER (active when registration opens September 10 for members)
Kukuwa Fraser (she/her) is an editor at Flatiron Books, where she acquires literary, historical, and contemporary fiction, with a focus on amplifying stories by writers of color and historically underrepresented voices in literature. Prior to joining the team in 2020, Kukuwa worked with Writopia Lab, One Story Inc., the National Book Foundation, and received her MFA in fiction from New York University.
Kukuwa Fraser's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Kukuwa will be scheduled within these time periods (all EST), but are subject to change. If Kukuwa must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, November 10: 4:00–7:00 EST
- Thursday, November 12: 4:00–7:00 EST
- Friday, November 13: 1:00–4:00 EST
- Saturday, November 14: 1:00–4:00 EST
Please register with Kukuwa Fraser ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
Literary, historical, and/or contemporary fiction that primarily centers a cast of nuanced, dynamic Black/Afro-identifying or BIPOC characters. Manuscripts by historically underrepresented voices, intergenerational stories, and fun, engaging narratives that have a balance of humor and heart at its core.
Sample Titles or Authors
Holiday Country / Inci Atrek
The Fertile Earth / Ruthvika Rao
Backstitch / Idrissa Simmonds-Nastili
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Family Saga, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story Collections, LGBTQIA+, Humor/Satire
Will Consider:
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Romance