Our Company's early predecessor was Jack Hood School Supplies, a company founded in Stratford, Ontario in 1939. Jack Hood School Supplies grew and prospered as a school supply company and library book distributor. In 1969, Jack Hood and Nor-Ed School Supplies in North Bay, Ontario were purchased by Harlequin Enterprises 'the romance book company' and merged under the name Scholar's Choice. This company was run by Bill Webster until 1977, when he left for a position at Harlequin corporate office. more... See more text