Adrian Tan

Adrian Tan

(4 February 1966 – 8 July 2023)

Adrian Tan’s novels "The Teenage Textbook" and "The Teenage Workbook" topped bestseller lists, won awards, and were adapted for stage and screen. He also wrote "Dear Adam, Help!" under a pseudonym, Adam Wong. His writing has been featured in various media, including the BBC World Service, for his story "The Animals". He conceptualised "The Pupil", an award-winning TV series about a Singapore law firm, and "Homecoming", a Jack Neo film about Chinese New Year. He is an intellectual property lawyer and Vice-President of the Law Society of Singapore.