The New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award is an annual literary prize that honors outstanding fiction by authors aged 35 and under. Established in 2001, the award aims to recognize and promote the work of emerging writers, encouraging new voices in contemporary literature. The award is presented each spring and includes a cash prize for the winning author. Nominations are made by a panel of judges, which typically consists of librarians and literary professionals. The Young Lions Fiction Award highlights the importance of youth in literature and aims to inspire both readers and writers alike.