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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.

Under the Big Oak Tree poetry book by Chris Gallant
Paperback + Audio

Book & Audio

Explore Under the Big Oak Tree in paperback, author-narrated audio, or an immersive edition featuring music and sound design.

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Framed poetry print by Chris Gallant
Physical + Digital

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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Chris Gallant leading a school poetry workshop
Grades 7-12

School Workshops

Interactive spoken-word poetry workshops and presentations designed to help students find confidence in their own stories.

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Chris Gallant, Halifax poet and author

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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Listen to Under the Big Oak Tree

Hear a sample from the author-narrated audiobook, performed with the rhythm and emotion the poems were written to carry.