Footnotes with Fox

Welcome to Footnotes with Fox! As we curate our stories, we find adaptations and retellings in modern literature and media so this space is dedicated to sharing these stories and their links to the past. Storytelling does not happen in isolation but with lots of influence and we can’t wait to share what we are reading with you! Join us every week for a new story and deep dive! To see the blog posts on our episodes, click here.

Rebecca Ross and Mythmaking: The mythology and folklore of Wild Reverence
Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be… Read more: Rebecca Ross and Mythmaking: The mythology and folklore of Wild Reverence
Graceless Heart, Florence and Sculpture Myths
In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent—a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she… Read more: Graceless Heart, Florence and Sculpture Myths
Food Folklore and Children’s Books
Recently, I have been reading more children’s books and one trend I have noticed is the rise in books about food! Now, this may be because as a Canadian immigrant (and something most immigrants can attest to) food has always been a constant source of embarrassment, history and comfort. I know it’s hard to believe… Read more: Food Folklore and Children’s Books
The Mythology and Monsters of K-Pop Demon Hunters
The Mythology and Monsters of K-Pop Demon Hunters Welcome to Tales from the Box Office where Fox and Sparrow moonlight as TV and Movie reviewers who focus on the myths and monsters behind the fictional folklore fanfare! In this part, we will focus on the various monsters and their myths. Sony Picture Animation’s K-Pop Demon… Read more: The Mythology and Monsters of K-Pop Demon Hunters
The Shamans and Swords of K-Pop Demon Hunters
The Shamans and Swords of K-Pop Demon Hunters Welcome to Tales from the Box Office where Fox and Sparrow moonlight as TV and Movie reviewers who focus on the myths and monsters behind the fictional folklore fanfare! In this part, we will focus on Shamanism and Huntr/x. K-Pop Demon Hunters is the blockbuster of the… Read more: The Shamans and Swords of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Storyteller Series: Jack Finn
An exclusive interview with storyteller and author, Jack Finn! Read all about his inspirations, writing advice and his unique take on weaving a story based on folklore.
The Story Bag: Korean Folklore
The Story Bag. In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, our story will be from Korea! Lunar New Year has many different names and countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia all celebrated January 22nd, 2023! We do cover the story of the Moon Goddess from the Mid-Autumn festival so if you want more… Read more: The Story Bag: Korean Folklore
LGBTQ+ Retellings
June is Pride Month, and as we all gear up to celebrate ourselves and our loved ones, it’s also time to celebrate the strides we have taken in the literary world of retellings! From all corners of the world, we have seen a rise in the representation of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ protagonists! While the days… Read more: LGBTQ+ Retellings
Six Crimson Cranes
Six Crimson Cranes is book one of Elizabeth Lim’s duology. Princess Shiori of Kiata is the youngest sister of six brothers. As their last summer together approaches before adulthood, Shiori discovers a part of herself that she had inadvertently locked away. She conceals her forbidden powers, but when she uncovers a greater secret, she is… Read more: Six Crimson Cranes