Welcome to Smith & Hannon Bookstore

Local. Rare. Black-Owned.

Smith & Hannon stands as the ONLY black-owned bookstore in the Cincinnati. Nestled in OTR on Vine Street, the shop is owned by former educator Joyce Smith.

We provide literature prominently accenting African American authors and the Black Experience. Additionally, you will find featured authors of all races and genres.

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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

$38.00
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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

$18.99
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The Vanishing Half

The Vanishing Half

$27.00
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Designer Greetings Angel Praying: African American Box of 18 Christmas Cards

Seasonal Collection

Children's Books

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Nickelodeon Canticos: Los Pollitos: The Little Chickies (Spanish Edition)

Nickelodeon Canticos: Los Pollitos: The Little Chickies (Spanish Edition)

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem

The Little Hebrews: A Day With David

The Little Hebrews: A Day With David

Brave. Black. First.: 50 African Women Who Changed the World

Brave. Black. First.: 50 African Women Who Changed the World

Paperback

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Founders and Famous Families of Cincinnati

Founders and Famous Families of Cincinnati

The Little Hebrews: A Day With David

The Little Hebrews: A Day With David

The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience

The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience

Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. by Chancellor Williams

Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. by Chancellor Williams

Rare Books

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The Black Female Body: A Photographic History by Deborah Willis

The Black Female Body: A Photographic History by Deborah Willis

Reckless Virgin by Glenn Low (Unread)

Reckless Virgin by Glenn Low (Unread)

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