218 CR 225
Carthage, TX 75633
Books by Doris - Doris McKelvey is a writer of devotionals, fiction, and educational workbooks. She was born and raised in Panola County, a 1981 graduate of Carthage High School and a 1983 graduate of Panola College.
She began writing spiritual self-help books while teaching a women's Bible study at a local church. The goal of each publication is to empower and motivate women to read God's word and apply it to everyday life. Readers are encouraged to reflect independently or in small group discussions.
Titles are: The Decision of Life or Death (2012), A Relationship with Jesus (2015), Text Messages from God (2015), Secret Things (2019), Ladies of Strength (2019), Forgiving Grudges: No More Bitterness! (2022), Be Anxious for Nothing (2023), Examine Yourself! (2024), and Patiently Waiting! (2024) recently co-authored with her husband Bill McKelvey, Sr.
As an avid reader, she eventully ventured into writing fictional short stories. Experience characters looking for love while relying on their faith as they sidestep disasters, overcome obstacles, and hope for happiness. Distractions (2015), Shattered (2023), Sunsets on the Ranch (2024).
With an extensive background in education, she created workbooks to help students become better readers. Chapter by Chapter is a series that support the use of novels to improve vocabulary and deepen comprehension. Questions are answered on character's feelings, plot events, text evidence, word meaning, what happened, why did it happen, and other literary elements.
Two of the workbooks were written specifically for third graders as they start to read beginning chapter books. Two other titles are appropriate for students in grades 4-6 as they encounter more advanced novels.
First Grade: Reading with Fluency, students gain confidence and self-esteem as they read meaningful sentences with sight words.
In the Second Grade Workbook, students write brief comments and make connections to personal experiences as books are read, heard, or viewed.
Mrs. McKelvey retired after 33 years of dedication as a classroom teaher and Instructional Coach. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from UT-Tyler, Master of Education from Texas Wesleyan University, and Principal Certification (EC-12) from Stephen F. Austin University.
Books by Doris has inventory available in her home office at 218 County Road 225 Carthage. Call (903)471-4109 for appointment. Also delivery can be arranged for local customers on request. All products are sold on Amazon.
