By Carolyn Leiloglou
Beneath the Swirling Sky
The Restorationists, book one
Middle Grade Fantasy, ages 8-12+
WINNER OF THE SELAH AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD
Enter a world where art is powerful, paintings are portals, and one family has been tasked with protecting them.
Award-Winning Author
Carolyn Leiloglou
Carolyn Leiloglou is the author of the award-winning middle grade fantasy series The Restorationists. She is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four wildly creative kids. Carolyn and her husband Demetrios make their home in San Antonio, Texas, and you can find her everywhere online as House full of Bookworms.
Upcoming Events
Boerne book festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10-4:00
Patrick Henry Library, Boerne, TX
Meet Carolyn and get your signed books at the SCBWI booth. FREE poster available with series purchase.
Future events
Want Carolyn to speak at your school or conference?
Visit the Author Event page and fill out the contact form.
Past speaking engagements
Hutchmoot, Young Writer's Workshop, Texas Library Association Convention, McNay Art Museum, SCBWI Southwest Texas Chapter, Texas Homeschool Coalition Convention, Great Homeschool Convention, Texas Homeschool Expo
To schedule Carolyn to speak at your school, homeschool co-op, or conference--virtually or in person--reach out via the CONTACT FORM.
"A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will make you want to study Van Gogh and get out the paintbrushes!”
- Sarah Mackenzie, Founder + Host, Read-Aloud Revival ® Author, The Read-Aloud Family
New!
Available September 9, 2025
Beyond the Far Horizon
Fantasy Novel ages 8 - 12 +
Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to the Restorationists trilogy
Other Books
Between Flowers and Bones
Book two of The Restorationists trilogy
Library's Most Wanted
Library meets Wild West in this delightful picture book
I've Got a Bad Case of Poetry
Six of Carolyn's poems appear in this anthology