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Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV 'Peanuts' movie
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Kennedy, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Mia and her relationship with Charlie Brown can be found through KSAT 12's source.
A new Apple TV movie is shedding light on a previously unknown aspect of the Peanuts comic strip. Charlie Brown had a pen pal that he began writing to shortly after the strip debuted in 1950. The identity of this pen pal has remained a mystery until now.
What is known is that her name is Mia, she is a young girl from London, and she uses a wheelchair. She is also of South Asian descent. Further details about Mia and her relationship with Charlie Brown can be found through KSAT 12's source.
The revelation of Mia's identity is a new development in the Peanuts storyline, and more information is available for those interested in learning more.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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