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Book Worthy Chats with Carolyn Leiloglou
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Summary
Carolyn Leiloglou discusses her middle-grade series, The Restorationists, and the inspiration behind it. The series takes place in a world where art is powerful and paintings are portals. The first book, Beneath This Rolling Sky, follows Vincent as he discovers his family's role as Restorationists and tries to protect his sister. The second book, Between Flowers and Bones, shifts to Georgia's perspective as she grapples with her own insecurities and learns the value of her unique gifts. Carolyn shares her own journey as a writer and the impact of books like The Chronicles of Narnia. She also emphasizes the importance of creativity and encourages kids to embrace their own creative abilities.
Takeaways
The Restorationists is a middle-grade series that explores a world where art is powerful and paintings are portals.
The first book, Beneath This Rolling Sky, follows Vincent as he discovers his family's role as Restorationists and tries to protect his sister.
The second book, Between Flowers and Bones, shifts to Georgia's perspective as she grapples with her own insecurities and learns the value of her unique gifts.
Carolyn emphasizes the importance of creativity and encourages kids to embrace their own creative abilities.
Books like The Chronicles of Narnia have had a profound impact on Carolyn's life and inspired her own writing journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Random Question
03:00 The Restorationists: A Middle-Grade Adventure
08:02 Embracing Creativity: Lessons from The Restorationists
11:46 The Power of Art: Inspiration and Impact
21:37 Future of The Restorationists and Where to Find Carolyn
Home - Carolyn Leiloglou
Amazon.com: Between Flowers and Bones (The Restorationists): 9780593579572: Leiloglou, Carolyn, To, Vivienne: Books
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