About Melvin Gallant Melvin Gallant has authored more than a dozen book-length works including volumes of poetry, collections of stories, books for children, and historical works on Acadian culture. Books by Melvin Gallant A Taste of Acadie by (author) Marielle Cormier-Boudreau & Melvin Gallant illustrated by Michiel Oudemans Country Of Acadia by (author) Melvin Gallant translated by Elliot Shek