Scholastic Read For 2006 is bringing reading to a whole new level. This year, children and classrooms around the world can connect online through special live chats with favorite authors and musical artists.

We will post chat transcripts, so please check back.

For other Scholastic chats, take a look at our full calendar of author events for this school year.

November 8th, 1-2pm ET

BLUE BALLIETT
Were you able to take part in our chat with Blue Balliett, the author of Chasing Vermeer? Go now to view the chat transcript.

Blue Balliett has been a waitress, a researcher of old houses, a grill cook, and an art gallery director. However, she decided she wanted to write an art-centered mystery for children after spending time visiting museums as a teacher with her third grade class.

November 18th, 1-2pm ET
WALTER WICK
Walter Wick, author and creator of the I SPY™ series, introduces a new book this holiday season, entitled Can You See What I See? The Night Before Christmas — a delightful read that includes scenes from Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas inspiring twelve elegant and fascinating compositions where readers search for dozens of intriguing hidden objects. As an author, photographer and painter, Wick enjoys discussing the influences that led to the creation of I SPY, in addition to the effects his work has on kids and their growing understanding of science and visual perception.

Go now to view an animated preview of the book!
View the chat transcript

November 21st, 1-2pm ET
B5
Discovered by Sean "Diddy" Combs, B5, the latest boy band to hit the music scene includes five brothers, Dustin, 17; Kelly, 16; Patrick, 14; Carnell, 13; and Bryan, 10. They have debuted two singles, "U Got Me" and "All I Do," from their self-titled CD released this year.

They love reading, traveling, and meeting new people. They have a tutor that travels with them when they are the road doing concerts and they have school every week day. Their favorite subjects are History, Math, and Science.

Go now to listen to "U Got Me."
View the chat transcript