Amplifying Algerian Voices in Children's Literature
Dar Kiared is a home for Algerian stories
We are a social enterprise supporting writers and illustrators to develop picture books for children that celebrate the richness and diversity of Algerian lives and experiences.
Our Work
Activities for Children
ACTIVITIES COMING SOON
Stories shape how children see themselves and how the world sees them.
Books offer recognition, open up unfamiliar worlds and invite children to imagine new possibilities. When lives like theirs are missing or portrayed through stereotypes, the picture is incomplete.
UK research is helping make gaps in children’s publishing more visible.
Of the 2,189 UK-published books for children aged 1 to 9 surveyed for 2025, only three featured Middle Eastern and North African main characters. All three were refugee stories.
Children deserve a wider range of stories: everyday life, humour, discovery and adventure, alongside difficult experiences.
Who tells the story matters. So does who gets to shape it.
We centre Algerian writers and illustrators, valuing the knowledge, lived experience and imagination they bring.
We make room for characters with personality and emotional depth: children who experience joy, make choices, face challenges and lead adventures.
Every child deserves stories that say: you belong here, and your story matters.
For enquiries or collaborations: info@darkiared.org
