As 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.
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"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
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"Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" will be released in print, eBook and audiobook editions in March 2025. The book is available for pre-order through the retailers below.
Print
Adlibris (Finland/Sweden/Norway)
Akademibokhandeln (Sweden)
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa (Finland)
Amazon (Canada)
Amazon (UK)
Amazon (United States)
Barnes & Noble (United States)
Bokus (Finland/Sweden)
Bol.de (Germany)
Blackwell's (UK)
Book City (Canada)
Books-A-Million (United States)
Books.com.tw (Taiwan)
Books Inc. (United States)
Books Kinokuniya (Japan)
Bookshop.org (United States)
Booktopia (Australia)
Bücherwurm (Austria/Germany/Liechtenstein/Switzerland)
Chapters Indigo (Canada)
Dussmann - Das Kulturkaufhaus (Germany)
Fishpond (Australia)
Foyles (UK)
Hatchards (UK)
Hive (UK)
Hudson Booksellers (United States)
Hugendubel (Germany)
McNally Robinson (Canada)
OpenTrolley (Singapore)
Orell Füssli (Switzerland)
Powell's City of Books (United States)
Readings (Australia)
Saxo (Denmark)
Schuler Books (United States)
Thriftbooks (United States)
Walmart (United States)
Waterstones (UK)
Prefer to shop local? Ask your favourite independent bookseller to stock the book. More stores coming soon!
eBook
Amazon (Canada)
Amazon (UK)
Amazon (Australia/New Zealand)
Amazon (United States)
Barnes & Noble (United States)
Black Bond Books (Canada)
Bol.com (Belgium/Netherlands)
Bol.de (Germany)
Bücher (Germany)
Bücherwurm (Austria/Germany/Liechtenstein/Switzerland)
Casa del Libro (Spain)
Chapters Indigo (Canada)
Club (Belgium)
Decitre (France)
eBook.de (Germany)
FNAC (France)
Furet du Nord (France)
Hugendubel (Germany)
LaFetrinelli (Italy)
Librería Porrúa (Mexico)
Librerías Gandhi (Mexico)
Orell Füssli (Switzerland)
Osiander (Germany)
Thalia (Germany)
Vivlio (France)
More stores coming soon!
Subscription Services
Library Services and Retail Distribution
Browns Books (UK)
Gardners (UK)
Library Bound (Canada)
Peter Pal (Australia)
Peters (UK)
Wheelers (New Zealand)
Whitehots (Canada)
If you experience any difficulty with any of these ordering links, simply search the book's name on the bookseller of your choice's website. If you have any ordering/delivery issues, please reach out to the retailer directly for assistance.
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Sounds of The Queen of the Ice Spotify playlist of music Barbara Ann Scott skated to