Copying works: Frequently Asked Questions
«Modern Fairy Tales" publishes original short stories and licensed works. All these stories are copyrighted. After publication, the author receives certificate of publication in the media.
Based on the questions and actions of our readers, we have compiled a short guide on legitimate ways to use materials from our website.
If you do not find an answer to your question about copying and distributing materials from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" here, write to us at for more information.
1. I would like to share a link to the story posted on "Modern Fairy Tales" with my students on a personal website or online resource. Can I do this?
Yes! We love sharing links. The dissemination of information about the resource in the form of a link to an author's work helps us find new authors, and helps our readers to get acquainted with original free works for children.
Last year, we published more than 200 fairy tales that would not have existed if readers hadn't found our website.
Please feel free to share links to magic stories posted on "Modern Fairy Tales"! The more visitors there are on our website, the more free fairy tales we can make for you!
2. I would like to read a fairy tale from your resource on my Youtube channel or other video hosting, without illustrations. Can I do this?
You can read most of the fairy tales from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" on your Youtube channel, if you do not use illustrations and do not copy the text into the video. You must specify the author and the resource. modern-fairy-tales.com in the video notes, as well as provide a backlink to the story to us. Example:
«This tale was written by [insert author's name] and published by the publishing house "Modern Fairy Tales", and I received permission from them to read it. You can read the original story yourself at [insert the URL of the fairy tale on the website Modern Fairy Tales]. You can also watch more videos on the channel "Modern Fairy Tales" on YouTube.: https://www.youtube.com/@skazkaplus #skazkaplus».
3. I would like to read the story "Modern Fairy Tales" on my Youtube channel, and also use illustrations from this story in my video. Can I do this?
You cannot include text and illustrations in the video, as they are copyrighted and/or published under license. If you have any doubts, write to us at .
4. I would like to read your stories on my podcast channel. Can I do this?
Yes, you can read most of the fairy tales in your podcast, provided that you specify the author and the resource. modern-fairy-tales.com at the beginning and end of the recording, as well as in the show notes, and include a link to the original tale on the website "Modern Fairy Tales".
5. I would like to republish your stories on my website, app, or blog. Can I do this?
You have no right to republish materials that have been published on the resource "Modern Fairy Tales". Why not share a link to your favorite fairy tale instead? This will allow us to continue releasing more free stories for you and for kids around the world!
6. I would like to adapt a fairy tale from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" for another medium (for example, a play, animation or film). Can I do this?
Please write to us at so that we can discuss your project in detail.
7. I would like to read a fairy tale from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" in a public place, for example, at a school concert, at a Zoom meeting or at a private online training course. Can I do this?
Yes, you can read most of the fairy tales from the website "Modern Fairy Tales" in a public place (without displaying text and illustrations) if you provide a link to the author and the resource in the program notes. modern-fairy-tales.com, as well as a link to the original fairy tale on the website (if applicable).
8. I would like to sell stories from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" or use fairy tales in my application. Can I do this?
No, stories from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" cannot be republished or sold by third parties.
9. I would like to translate the fairy tale into my own language and republish the translation. Can I do this?
On the fairy tales page, be sure to include a link to the original text from the resource. modern-fairy-tales.com.
10. I would like to print a story from the resource "Modern Fairy Tales" to share it with my class or friends. Can I get a copy?
We do not offer printed versions of fairy tales from the resource yet. modern-fairy-tales.comHowever, under certain circumstances, we can offer a hard copy of the story to educational and non-profit organizations.
Please contact us at for more information.
11. I really like the portal "Modern Fairy Tales". How can I support the website?
Many of our authors are children's writers who will be happy if you support their other works as well! Please follow the links at the end of some of the stories that will take you to their website and/or bookstore.
12. Is there no answer to your question?
Just email us at and we will do our best to help you!