A poetry collection by Chris Gallant
Under the Big Oak Tree
Poems about love, family, heartache, mental health, hope,
and the complicated beauty of growing through it all.
Available in paperback, audiobook, and immersive audio.
Poetry,
however you want to experience it.
Read it, listen to it, hang it on your wall, or bring it into the classroom.
Book & Audio
Explore Under the Big Oak Tree in paperback, author-narrated audio, or an immersive edition featuring music and sound design.
Poetry Prints
Turn meaningful words into something you can give, frame, or return to whenever you need a reminder of what matters most.
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School Workshops
Interactive spoken-word poetry workshops and presentations designed to help students find confidence in their own stories.
Meet Chris
Chris Gallant is a Halifax-based poet, speaker, and author of Under the Big Oak Tree. His work blends personal storytelling with spoken-word rhythm, exploring love, family, mental health, heartache, hope, and growth.
For more than a decade, Chris has shared his poetry online, in classrooms, and on stages across Canada—helping people find pieces of their own stories within his.
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Occasional poems, new print releases, and updates from Under the Big Oak Tree. Sent when there’s something worth sharing.
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