Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice
by Ryan Stevens
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Pub Date Mar 18 2025 | Archive Date Jan 02 2025
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Description
The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. In Canada, she became a cultural icon, rivaling the most celebrated stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives.
Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a significant new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating. This well-researched narrative presents a revealing portrait of a Canadian figure skating legend, offering new insights and information about Scott's career that will both surprise and enlighten readers.
Advance Praise
"Canadian figure skating is rich with history that must be preserved. Barbara Ann Scott was our first queen of the ice and there's no one better than Ryan to bring her magnificent legacy to life." - Sandra Bezic, Emmy Award winning choreographer, television commentator (CBC, NBC, CBS), Olympian and 5-time Canadian Pairs Skating Champion
"Barbara Ann Scott paved the way for Canadian skating excellence. Figure skating fans will love diving into her illustrious life and career." - Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating
"Ryan Stevens has written a most interesting book about an icon of Canadian sport... Beautifully illustrated and based on almost exhaustive research. I highly enjoyed it." - Ruud Paauw, International Society of Olympic Historians
Marketing Plan
Launch during 2025 World Figure Skating Championships
Advance praise from Olympic & World Champion figure skaters
Social media promotions on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Pinterest and YouTube
Strategic marketing to Canadian libraries and newspapers
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781069170507 |
| PRICE | CA$9.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 169 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Tina A, Librarian
I loved this book
I am a huge figure skating fan, but this book is aimed at every audience.
My love for the sport developed with the Battle of the Brians, so in 87-88 so i was focusted more on the, at the time, newcomers to the sports.
However, I always heard bits and pieces about Scott and finally, I got to actually read her story.
I cannot believe how much she did for the sport.
Her life is so cool and the author did a wonderful job os telling us her story without a bunch of boring statistics.
Emy G, Librarian
What a wonderful approach to a Canadian legend we rarely hear about nowadays. I loved reading about her early life and years of success competing and touring, which were well detailed.
Sheila T, Reviewer
I received a free copy of, Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice, by Ryan Stevens, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Barbara Ann Scott is an inspiration for Canada, the first woman to win a medal at the winter Olympics. Barbara was a beautiful skater and women. I really enjoyed this book, and learning ore about her.
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