Books Like Where I Belong
Families who loved Where I Belong by Linda Yoon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Where I Belong by Linda Yoon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses feeling like an outsider or struggles to reconcile different parts of their cultural identity. Where I Belong offers a gentle but profound exploration of what it means to be Korean-American, centering on a young girl who feels she does not quite fit in her American surroundings nor her ancestral home. Through lyrical prose and evocative imagery, the story validates the sense of loneliness that often accompanies the immigrant experience while ultimately celebrating the beauty of a bicultural heart. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this book moves beyond simple diversity to tackle the internal emotional landscape of belonging. It is an excellent choice for families looking to foster self-confidence and pride in their heritage, particularly when a child begins to notice they are different from their peers. It serves as both a mirror for Asian-American children and a window for others to understand the complexities of identity.
