A Question for Kelly Link

I was wondering if one of the reasons for making references to fairy tales such as "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow White," ect... and greek mythology as well as famous authors like C.S. Lewis if you were trying to create a bridge between older and more well known fantasy to the newer fantasy texts and stories being written.? I guess what I am attempting to ask is if you feel that giving something the reader to relate to in your stories will increase the readers for modern fantasy?
I like having an aspect of the story that I understand already because it makes it easier to grasp the fantastical aspects of the stories you create. It makes them seem more believable and alive.