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StoryWeaver
What StoryWeaver is
StoryWeaver is a free web repository of open-licensed, multilingual children’s stories from Pratham Books. Readers can browse stories for early and more fluent readers, including material about math, science, history, and emotional intelligence. Parents, educators, writers, translators, and illustrators can use it to create reading resources: users can write storybooks, select illustrations from the platform, and publish their work. Translation tools support transliteration in 12 languages and dictionary help in over 100 languages; translation work can also be done offline and synced later. Stories can be downloaded as web-resolution PDFs, A4 print-ready files, or ePub files, and an Offline Library supports reading without an internet connection. Stories and illustrations use the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, while Readalongs and videos use CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. The platform’s released code is under the MIT license, with a Rails backend and ReactJS frontend. StoryWeaver is maintained by Pratham Books, a not-for-profit children’s book publisher.
Who it suits
StoryWeaver suits parents and educators seeking children’s reading material, as well as writers, translators, and illustrators creating or adapting story resources. Its downloads and Offline Library can help readers who want access without an internet connection.
What it does well
- Free to read, create, translate, and download stories.
- Stories available as PDF, print-ready files, or ePub.
- Offline Library supports reading without internet access.
- Translation tools include support for over 100 languages.
- Openly licensed illustrations support story creation.
What to know first
- Readalongs and videos use a noncommercial, no-derivatives license.
- Platform is web-based.
- The privacy policy does not guarantee total internet security.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Read, create, translate, download, share, and print stories at no cost | Free |
As storyweaver.org.in lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://storyweaver.org.in/ in a web browser.
- Browse stories for early or more fluent readers.
- Use the writing tools and choose artwork from the image collection to create a story.
- Translate a story with the translation tools, including offline work that can sync later.
- Read through the Offline Library or download a story as PDF or ePub.
Verdict
StoryWeaver combines a multilingual story collection with tools for creating, translating, downloading, and reading offline. Check the separate licenses for stories and illustrations versus Readalongs and videos before adapting material.
Questions
How much does StoryWeaver cost?
The Free access plan costs nothing. It includes reading, creating, translating, downloading, sharing, and printing stories.
Is there a free trial?
No free trial is listed. The platform has a free plan.
Which devices or platforms does StoryWeaver support?
The listed platform is web. Stories can also be downloaded as web-resolution PDFs, A4 print-ready files, or ePub files.
Can I use StoryWeaver stories in my own work?
Stories and illustrations use the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Readalongs and videos use CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Is StoryWeaver open source?
Its released code is under the MIT license. The platform describes a Rails backend and ReactJS frontend.
Who makes StoryWeaver?
StoryWeaver is a digital platform from Pratham Books, a not-for-profit children’s book publisher established in 2004.
Facts from StoryWeaver's own pages
- Audience
- The platform is described as a place for parents, educators, writers, translators, and illustrators to create reading resources for children. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Content moderation
- StoryWeaver may remove content that violates contributor guidelines and may place infringing accounts under review or suspend them for continued violations. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Contributor rules
- StoryWeaver may remove content that violates its contributor guidelines and may suspend accounts for continued violations. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Create stories
- Users can write stories, choose from openly licensed illustrations, and publish their own storybooks. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Creation
- Users can write stories and illustrate them with openly licensed artwork from the platform’s image collection. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Download formats
- Stories can be downloaded as web-resolution PDFs, A4 print-ready files, or ePub files. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- Stories can be downloaded as web-resolution PDFs, A4 print-ready files, or ePub files. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2015 · storyweaver.org.in, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Pratham Books lists its address in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. · prathambooks.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy says StoryWeaver may use third-party service providers for website operations such as search technology and discussion boards. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Maker
- StoryWeaver is a digital platform from Pratham Books, a not-for-profit children’s book publisher set up in 2004. · prathambooks.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Offline reading
- Users can add stories to an Offline Library to read without an internet connection. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Open license
- The site says stories and illustrations use the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, while Readalongs and videos use CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Open-source code
- The platform’s released code is under the MIT license, and its open-source page describes a Rails backend and ReactJS frontend. · open.storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy limit
- The privacy policy says it cannot guarantee total security for information held or transmitted over the internet. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- StoryWeaver is a digital repository of open-licensed, multilingual children’s stories from Pratham Books. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Readalong license
- Readalongs and videos showcased on StoryWeaver’s website and YouTube channels use the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Reading
- Readers can browse stories for early and more fluent readers, including stories about topics such as math, science, history, and emotional intelligence. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says it uses measures including firewalls, intrusion detection software, and manual procedures to help protect personal data. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The privacy policy directs users with questions about its practices or dealings with the site to contact StoryWeaver by email. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Translate stories
- The platform provides tools to translate stories into other languages. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Translation
- StoryWeaver provides tools to translate stories into other languages, and its translation tool supports offline work that can be synced later. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
- Translation support
- A StoryWeaver guide says its translation tools offer transliteration support for 12 languages and dictionary support in over 100 languages. · storyweaver.org.in, 30 Sept 2026
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