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.
New!
Available September 9, 2025
Beyond the Far Horizon
Fantasy Novel ages 8 – 12 +
Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the Restorationists trilogy
Upcoming Events
May 1, 2026
Read Aloud Revival Premium
Read Aloud Revival Premium members are invited to a live, virtual author visit with Carolyn, hosted by Sarah MacKenzie. The virtual session will be recorded and available online for members.
May 28-30, 2026
Texas Homeschool Coalition Convention, The Woodlands, Texas
Carolyn will be speaking as well as selling/signing books at her booth on “author’s row” at the convention.
Thursday, May 28, 3:30 pm–Sparking a Love of Great Art in your Homeschool
Friday, May 29, 10:45 am–Impostor Syndrome, Art, and the Longing to Create (teen audience)
June 7, 2026
McNay Art Museum Family Day
Don’t miss this unique chance to hear Carolyn speak, read from her books, and experience some of the art art and setting featured in Between Flowers and Bones. A book signing will follow, with books available for purchase through the McNay.
July 9-11, 2026
Great Homeschool Convention, Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, Texas
Stop by to meet Carolyn! Signed copies of Carolyn’s books will be available for purchase.
Past speaking engagements
Hutchmoot, Young Writer's Workshop, Texas Library Association Convention, SCBWI Southwest Texas Chapter, 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
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