"Where I Belong" by Stacy Gonzalez follows the journey of a young girl named Ximena, who grapples with her identity and her immigrant family's struggles in a new country. As Ximena navigates the challenges of fitting in at school and reconciling her cultural heritage, she also discovers the power of friendship and community. Through her experiences, Ximena learns to embrace her roots and finds her place in a world where she often feels like an outsider. The story highlights themes of belonging, resilience, and the importance of understanding one’s own identity amidst life's uncertainties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .