Inspiring acts of courage, compassion, and leadership across generations.
Ng Yew Kang, President of Genealogy Society Singapore
The stories will connect with primary school pupils and motivate them to believe that they can shape the world by reflecting on those who made a difference during a dark time in Singapore’s history.
Dr John Kwok, Co-founder of Total Heritage and Prominent War Historian
Once again, colourful, cultural, and creative: Shawn Seah has made history come alive.
Jeremy Seah, assistant secretary of the Singapore Seah Clan Association
Ngeow Cher Seong’s story of resilience and determination has been told brilliantly, and Shawn’s telling of his story will be able to inspire children and future generations.
Francis Ngau, Founder of Asian Artistry Fine Jewellery and descendant of Ngeow Cher Seong
The lively interviews with prominent Teochews of the area and the apt photos and illustrations all add up to a comprehensive and intriguing tale…
From Robert Yeo’s Foreword
ISBN: 978-981-122-668-7 (hardcover); 978-981-122-690-8 (softcover)
Published: 2020
Dimension: 6″ x 9″
Extent: 208 pages
Finish: Hardcover; softcover
Published by: World Scientific
佘立松将19世纪早期新加坡先贤的开拓精神和他们对社会的贡献活灵活现地刻画出来。
Catherine Lim, All Things Bukit Brown
ISBN: 978-981-122-439-3
Published: 2020
Dimension: 130mm x 200mm
Extent: 190 pages
Finish: Paperback
Published by: World Scientific
“In tracing his roots, Shawn Seah brings alive the pioneering spirit and contributions of early 19th century Singapore.”
Catherine Lim, All Things Bukit Brown
ISBN: 978-981-11-9780-2
Published: 2019
Dimension: 130mm x 200mm
Extent: 236 pages
Finish: Paperback
Published by: Pagesetters Services
“Well-researched and detailed, this book on Seah Liang Seah helps future generations understand this prominent Singapore pioneer and his achievements and contributions, not just to the Teochew community but also the wider Singapore community.”
Jeffrey Seah Kah Hock, PPA(G), Descendant of Seah Liang Seah
ISBN: 978-981-11-9875-5
Published: 2019
Dimension: 130mm x 200mm
Extent: 280 pages
Finish: Paperback
Published by: Pagesetters Services
COMPLETE LIST OF BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS BY SHAWN SEAH
Books by Shawn Seah
Our Amazing Heroes (2025), with Patrick Yee (illustrator)
- Ho Weng Toh : Singapore’s Flying Tiger
- Ee Peng Liang : Singapore’s Father of Charity
- Elizabeth Choy : Singapore’s Kind Heroine
Our Amazing Pioneers (2023), with Patrick Yee (illustrator)
- Seah Eu Chin: The King of Gambier and Pepper
- Seah Liang Seah: Singapore’s Community Leader
- Syed Omar Aljunied: A Bridge Between Different Faiths
- Tan Tock Seng: Founder of the People’s Hospital
- Tan Seng Poh: Serving the Community
- Ngeow Cher Seong: A Family Tradition of Peranakan Jewellery
- Tan Kim Seng: A Man Who Did Good For Others
- Syed Mohamed Alsagoff: A Believer in Education
- Naraina Pillai: Builder of the Sri Mariamman Temple
- Edwin Tessensohn: Leader of the Eurasian Community
My Father’s Kampung: A History of Aukang and Punggol (2020)
Leader and Legislator: Seah Liang Seah (2019)
Seah Eu Chin: His Life and Times (2017; 2nd Ed. 2019)
Articles and Op-Eds by Shawn Seah
“5 years on: NTUC’s Job Security Council to be refreshed for a new era of work“. National Trades Union Congress, 21 November 2025.
“Empowering the Workforce Through the NTUC Job Security Council: Current Progress and Future Directions“. Singapore Labour Journal, 4(1), October 2025, 156-162.
“Analysis of Retrenchment Trends in Singapore“. Singapore Labour Journal, 3(1), September 2024, 149-155. (Co-authored with Valerie Tan.)
“Taking the Plunge: Professionalising the Plumbing Sector“. Singapore Labour Journal, 2(1), October 2023, 117-124. (Co-authored with Tan Cheong Ling, Rita Wong, and Daphne Liow.)
“Grandfather Stories”, in Singapore HeritageFest (2020).
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