The Story Peddler bookstore in Bellville is hosting Houston children’s book series author Natrix Davis on Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m. Natrix will read from a selection of his picture book/beginning readers series, “Peanut Butter & Jam.”

Davis is an American self-published author who goes by the pen name, “Natrix.” He began publishing the Peanut Butter and Jam series of children’s books in 2018. In 2019 he also began publishing a series of early readers, for emergent readers, within the Peanut Butter and Jam series. In 2020 he started the Peanut Butter and Jam channel on YouTube, featuring new side stories with characters from the Peanut Butter and Jam series along with videos where emergent readers can follow along while Natrix reads aloud. Also, within the same year, he started the Peanut Butter and Jam podcast which features short exclusive audio stories written and narrated by Natrix. Inspired by prior education and experience as a teacher, Natrix has crafted a children’s book series that touches on multiple themes, including friendship, loss, healing, and new beginnings.

The Story Peddler will carry copies of the picture books, “Vern the Cat” and “Otis Thinks” for ages 3-5 as well as “And Jolie Makes Three” and “Make Room for Bonnie” for ages 5-10. These books will be for sale for those attendees who wish to make a purchase; however, a purchase is not mandatory. Author events are always free and open to the public. Natrix will be available after his book reading and discussion to sign purchased books. The Story Peddler is located at 538 W. Main Street in Bellville.