Learn About Ice Skating With Mia St. Clair

Mia book by Lawrence Yep.

       Mia was previewed on the November 21, 2007 episode of Oprah. The doll was subsequently released on January 1, 2008 with an extensive collection and two books: Mia and Bravo Mia, both written by Laurence Yep. Mia's stories chronicle her passion for competitive figure skating, which is at odds with her hockey-playing family. 

       Mia is featured in a computer game (Mia Goes For Great!). In her books, Mia is a part of a poor family who works hard to ensure that all of their children can pursue hockey or figure skating at the local ice rink. Mia, while much better at hockey, chooses figure skating instead so she does not live in the shadow of her brothers.

       The Mia doll has light skin, hazel eyes and light red hair. She comes in a light grey skirt, a magenta long sleeved sweater with a snowflake printed on the right side, and blue high-top sneakers. 

• Author Lawrence Yep 

Artifacts for Mia St. Clair Doll:

• Glamorous Figure Skating Attire from 1921
• Learn the meaning of the name Mia

Online Research for Themes Found in Mia St. Clair Books:
Professional Skaters On Ice:

• Figure Skating Training - What It Takes 
• Kaetlyn Osmond: "Training days are the hardest"
• Peggy Fleming Looks Back at Her Olympic Gold Medal 50 Years Later
• Olympic skaters perform at Rockefeller Center ice rink in New York - historic footage
• Adam Rippon Breaks Down Figure Skating Movies
• The Physics of Figure Skating 

Figure Skating Fashion:

• Figure Skating Fashion Explained
• Tania Bass, Figure Skating Costume Designer Interview
• The making of a skating dress or How to make a skating dress
• How ice skates are made and another video here
  

Hockey vs Figure Skating:

• Figure skater vs ice hockey player
• NHL Player Tries Olympic Figure Skating

Everyday Life On The Ice:

• This figure skating program is helping young women of color fight discrimination
• 90-Year-Old Figure Skater Will Warm Your Heart with Her Amazing Talent
• Rockettes On Ice: Legs, Legs and um More legs and The Shows On Ice
• Behind The Scenes At Disney On Ice Frozen and Anna, Elsa Take to the Ice
• Tips and Tricks on Basic Figure Skating Spins by Eye Katie
• Things every figure skater can relate to...
• Nordic Ice Skating on The Frozen Lake
• How to Build an Ice Rink in Minnesota Back Yard
  

Doll Crafts for Mia:

• How to make doll ice skates
• How to make a warm poncho for a doll
• Make miniature hot chocolate + mug using clay
• How to crochet a poncho for a doll
• Make a winter hat for your doll using yarn

American Girl Mia St. Clair Books:

• Mia
• Bravo, Mia

Fan Videos for American Girl Doll, Mia St. Clair:

• American Girl Doll Figure Skater Mia St. Clair Bedroom
• American Girl Doll Mia's Day of Ice Skating Practice