"White has created a convincing portrayal of a girl caught between two worlds struggling with identity. Carrie is a likeable character whom readers will be able to relate to on various levels. Her telling of the Oka Crisis in Quebec creates a wonderful learning opportunity for readers involving real-life events and issues...This is a story that needed to be told."

"A worthwhile acquisition for middle school and high school libraries, especially those looking to add fiction with a Native perspective to their collections."

"A gorgeous, sorrowful and yet hopeful novel...Written mindfully and delicately in the voice of an early master, Tara White’s second book is both a coming-of-age story and a story that desperately needs to be told. Combining a teenage, punk-rock need for acknowledgment and a nationwide need for attention, Where I Belong is a book that feels urgent and human."

"White shares traditions and teachings without glamorizing Native culture. Ultimately, Carrie must learn to exist in both worlds...A welcome addition to any library, featuring a strong Native protagonist to whom most teens will easily relate."