Young Lions Fiction Award
Deadline September 5 (must be received by this date), formerly September 6. Highly recommended free contest sponsored by the New York Public Library awards $10,000 for the best published book of fiction (novel, short story collection, or graphic novel) by a US author age 35 or under. Books must have been published or scheduled for publication during the current calendar year. Must be submitted by publisher. See website for nomination form. Send completed form, PDF of galley or final book manuscript, author's bio, and any available reviews of the work by using sponsor's online portal. Then send 12 hard copies of the nominated book by post with tracking.
Source: https://www.nypl.org/about/awards/young-lions-fiction-award/submission-form
Published: July 12, 2025
