Christian Slade spent his childhood dreaming of creating a unique book series that was told silently through detailed ink drawings. Korgi is the realization of that dream. He has also worked on numerous projects including children's books, animated films, and theme park designs. For over a decade, he has been the monthly illustrator for the ongoing Ricky and Pals story, starring Ranger Rick as a young racoon, in National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick Jr. magazine. Christian currently lives in Florida with his wife, Ann, and their twins, Kate and Nate.