Spicy Spicy Hot! -- Lenny Wen, Hardcover

A heartwarming and humorous story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grandmother and heritage--perfect for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Thank You, Omu!

When Lintang finally gets to taste her nenek's yummy, mouthwatering sambal, she's delighted! But when she takes a bite it's . . . SPICY!

Her lips burn, her mouth feels like it's on fire, and her taste buds are crying for help. Desperate to fit in with her family, Lintang tries many different types of sambal, but they're . . . HOT!

With a little help from Nenek, will Lintang find a way to beat the heat and connect with her Indonesian heritage?


Author: Lenny Wen
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/25/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.60h x 9.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316281027
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/27/2023
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2023
School Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 122

About the Author

Lenny Wen loves to draw whimsical, spooky, and heartwarming illustrations. Born and raised in Indonesia, Lenny now lives in Austria with her husband. She is the illustrator of Halloween Is Coming! by Cal Everett, Old Friends by Margaret Aitken, and How We Say I Love You by Nicole Chen. Spicy Spicy Hot! is her author-illustrator debut. Lenny invites you to visit her at lennywen.com or follow her on Instagram @lunartcy.