A milestone year of expanding access to books that help children understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, disabilities and differences, caregiving, and the experiences that shape their lives.
2026: Another Year of Books, Connection and Understanding
OUR WORK • 2026
2026 MILESTONE
Expanding the Reach
26,000+
Books Distributed
29 | 20
Title I Schools | Public Libraries
NEARLY 12,000
Students Reached
16
States + DC
Nana’s Books Foundation brought books and conversation together at Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School in Michigan, sharing stories that reflect Alzheimer’s and dementia, disabilities and differences, caregiving, mental health, and the many experiences children encounter in their families and communities.
Founder and President Dr. Dennis Dulniak joined students and educators for a schoolwide presentation, including time to read with younger students and talk about the ideas behind the books. The visit also celebrated the school’s new collection of books provided by Nana’s Books Foundation, including titles in both English and Spanish.
Books, Conversation and Connection at Ypsilanti Puentes
MICHIGAN
Nana’s Books Foundation brought its 2024 collection to Owings Mills Elementary School, placing new books directly into the hands of students while adding titles to classroom collections and the school library.
Students gathered in the library with books selected for their grade levels, including stories exploring Alzheimer’s, dementia, disabilities, differences, family relationships, and inclusion. The distribution also drew local attention, with WBAL-TV visiting the school and speaking with librarian Lisa Fletcher about the Foundation’s work.
Books in Their Hands
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND
GRADE 3
Students with Dad, Jackie and Me
GRADE 1
Students with Helen’s Big World
GRADE 2
Students with My Brother Charlie
From Books to Belonging
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
At Mooreland Heights Elementary School, Nana’s Books Foundation paired its 2024 book distribution with time spent reading and talking with students. Dennis Dulniak and his son Mark introduced the Foundation during a school assembly, and Mark later visited a kindergarten classroom to share stories with younger readers.
The connection continued after the visit. Students created thank-you notes and drawings inspired by the books they received, reminding everyone that a book in a child’s hands can spark conversation, curiosity, and connection.
“Thanks for the books! I really like the ALS ones.”
— Mooreland Heights student
One Community, Two Schools
BURRILLVILLE, RHODE ISLAND
In Rhode Island, Nana’s Books Foundation brought approximately 1,200 books to Austin T. Levy and William L. Callahan elementary schools, reaching students across the Burrillville community with stories about Alzheimer’s, dementia, disabilities, inclusion, and understanding.
At Callahan, the visit included time reading with students and a school gathering that brought children together around the Foundation’s mission. Books were also donated to Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, extending the resources beyond the schools and into the community.
for two Title I elementary schools
~1,200 books
Nana’s Books Foundation delivered 990 Scholastic books to Park Crest Elementary School, providing new books for all 337 students. The collection included 244 books in Spanish, helping more children find stories they could read and share in the language used in their homes and families.
Another 104 books were added for classroom and school libraries, extending the collection beyond the books distributed directly to students. Seventeen additional books were donated to Garland Public Library, carrying those resources into the wider community.
Books for Every Student
GARLAND, TEXAS
for 337 students, classrooms, and the school library
244 books in Spanish
17 more books
for Garland Public Library
1,094 books
Returning Home with Books
CHEEKTOWAGA-SLOAN, NEW YORK
Nana’s Books Foundation brought more than 1,300 books to Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson elementary schools and Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, extending its 2024 reach across the Cheektowaga-Sloan community.
For Foundation President Dennis Dulniak, the distribution also marked a return to familiar ground. A graduate of both elementary schools, Dennis returned with family members and former classmates to distribute books and spend time with students. At Theodore Roosevelt, he read Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families with students, bringing the Foundation’s mission into the classroom.
The public library also received children’s and adult books about Alzheimer’s, dementia, disabilities, and related experiences, extending these resources to families throughout the community.
1,300+ books
for two elementary schools and a public library
Reaching Families Through Public Libraries
BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY
Nana’s Books Foundation also brought its 2024 collection into public libraries, extending access beyond the school day and making books available to children, families, caregivers, and community readers.
Libraries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, and Tennessee received collections exploring Alzheimer’s, dementia, disabilities, caregiving, and related experiences, bringing thoughtfully selected stories and resources into the communities they serve.
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library
Cheektowaga, New York
Knox County Public Library
Knoxville, Tennessee