Christopher Straub is an artist and fashion designer who lives in Shakopee, Minnesota. He's best known for being featured on season 6 of the reality competition series Project Runway. His passions are not limited to fashion, however, and include all forms of design.

Since childhood, Straub has had a fascination with manatees and that's what inspired him to write this book. Albert the Confused Manatee is his first release as an author.