Graphic with six children’s book covers and a Wicked-themed witch hat and crown.

More “Wicked” Reads for Kids

Youth - What We're Reading | Published November 1, 2025

More Wicked read-a-likes for younger readers who are fans of the movie
(or musical)!

  • A book cover showing three girls set against swirling colors and mystical eyes in the background.

    Witchlings / Claribel A. Ortega

    The first entry of a series about a “witchling” named Seven Salazar, who dreams of becoming a fully-realized witch. An unfortunate Black Moon Ceremony at the magical school of Ravenhill declares her a “spare” or servant. Fearing the loss of her magical powers, Seven joins forces with her fellow spares: the anxious Thorn La Roux and sharp-tongued Valley Pepperhorn. Together, they embark on a quest to defeat the mysterious Nightbeast to defy their fate and form a sisterhood stronger than any coven.

  • A book cover with a green-skinned witch flying on a broomstick against an green decorative background.

    Wicked: Defying Gravity / Stephen Schwartz

    A follow-along storybook adaptation of the soaring musical classic “Defying Gravity”. This gorgeously illustrated picture book features the official lyrics from the beloved song alongside colorful scenes inspired by the 2024 film Wicked.

  • A cover of a girl with curly hair surrounded by colorful flowers

    Wildseed Witch / Marti Dumas

    Hasani Schexnayder-Jones is a wildseed witch (a stray witch from a nonmagical family) and a YouTuber looking forward to summer vacation. When she finds out her dad’s new girlfriend has moved in, big emotions stir up, and suddenly Hasani’s magic bursts to life before her eyes. Before long, she’s invited to attend Les Belles Demoiselles, a hidden charm school for witches in Louisiana. Hasani jumps at the chance only to realize her summer won’t be as relaxing as she thought. She must juggle fitting in with her classmates, managing her YouTube channel, and finding a way to get her separated parents back together all while trying to track down a missing subscriber.

  • A cover of a green-skinned witch in a black hat and cloak, holding a book with a green castle in the background.

    I Am Elphaba / Mary Man-Kong

    The illustrated retelling of Elphaba Thropp’s story throughout the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked. Perfect for families and young readers discovering Elphaba’s defying beginnings for the first time!

  • A cover of a young witch in a large hat holding a glowing pink orb, with a magical city beneath her.

    The School for Wicked Witches / Will Taylor

    Young witch Ava Heartstraw dreams of using her magic to help her family of farmers. To achieve her dream, she seeks to hone her magic at West Oz Witch Academy. When she fails her magic demonstration, WOW Academy deem her “wicked”, thus unfit for their school and sends her to The School for Wicked Witches. Terrified but determined, Ava becomes the newest student as well as the first child from the West to step foot into the notorious school.

  • A cover of a smiling witch in a pink dress and crown with a wand.

    I Am Glinda / Mary Man-Kong

    The illustrated retelling of Galinda “Glinda” Upland’s story throughout the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked. Perfect for families and young readers discovering Glinda the Good’s sparkling transformation for the first time!

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