Kukuwa Fraser (Editor)
THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR KUKUWA FRASER WILL ACTIVATE WHEN MANUSCRIPT MART REGISTRATION OPENS FOR GRUBSTREET MEMBERS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, AT 1:00 PM EST.
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 EDT), 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, May 12: 4:00–7:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 4:00–7:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 4:00–7:00 EDT
- Friday, May 15: 1:00–7:00 EDT
- Saturday, May 16: 1:00–7:00 EDT
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 (published 2024)
The Fertile Earth / Ruthvika Rao (published 2024)
Backstitch / Idrissa Simmonds-Nastili (forthcoming 2027)
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Family Saga, Literary Fiction, Short Story Collections, Historical Fiction, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, LGBTQIA+
Will Consider:
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Humor/Satire