In his highly anticipated debut novel, Baltimore native Art Young invites readers on a thrilling journey to the beach, capturing the spirit of summers “downeyoshun.” Drawing inspiration from the beloved local phrase, Young weaves a compelling narrative that follows Sally, a precocious child genius, as she navigates her formative summers in Ocean City, Maryland.
Through vivid storytelling and memorable characters, Young paints a nostalgic yet exhilarating portrait of seaside adventures, making his novel a must-read for anyone longing for the magic of summers on the shore.
“This book strikes a perfect balance of nostalgia and adventure, creating a story that truly connects with readers,” said Kevin Atticks, director of Apprentice House Press.
Mark your calendars for April 22nd, 2025 to grab your copy of Art Young’s Downeyoshun—available on Amazon!
Description:
Little Sally is a genius. When she grows up, she wants to be a mathematician, a carpenter, a teacher, and an Olympic Gold Medal swimmer. Her mother has other plans, and will emotionally and physically abuse her to fit those plans. After all, she only wants what is best for her child. But Sally has a friend named Marie and others who love her, and their goal is her happiness. They are all at the little resort destination of Ocean City Maryland. “Downeyoshun” is a not-always sentimental vacation to the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Bring your swimsuit.
About the author:
Baltimore born, the author is a U.S. Navy / Vietnam / Agent Orange veteran and cancer survivor. He was once “with it” as a carny in a traveling gadget show, and has worked as a fire extinguishing systems installer and serviceman, route delivery sales for a brewery, flexographic press operator, licensed boiler plant engineer, and storyteller. He much prefers the last.
About Apprentice House:
Apprentice House is the nation’s first and largest entirely student-managed book publisher. Students at Loyola University Maryland are responsible for every aspect of the publishing process, from acquisitions to design and publication of every book. Our mission is, first and foremost, to educate students about the book publishing process.
As a program within the Communication Department at Loyola University Maryland, it is driven by student work conducted in four courses: Introduction to Book Publishing, Manuscript Acquisitions and Development, Book Design and Production, and Book Marketing and Promotion.
Students in these courses serve as staff in Apprentice House’s acquisitions, design, and marketing departments, respectively.