Before she was Glinda the Good, she was Galinda Upland — her name borrowed from a Cambridge street. And next year, fans can dive deeper into those beginnings in a new book.

Author of the “Wicked” book series, Gregory Maguire , William Morrow and HarperCollins Publishers announced the new book set to be released in fall 2026, promising the “eagerly awaited origin story of Galinda, the pink-clad, effervescent, and popular favorite character.”

“‘Galinda’ reveals the girl behind the bubbly, shallow cliché — offering fans of ‘Wicked’ their first richer glimpse into the life of a beloved and iconic character," the website states.

Galinda is described as the youngest of four children in a high-born family down on their luck.

“Galinda is both pampered and ignored,” the Amazon description

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