🔗 Share this article David Walliams parted ways with book publisher. Acclaimed young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, the company has said. A representative for the company commented: "Following a thorough review, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish future works by David Walliams." Media sources suggest that the move was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding claims about questionable actions involving young women. The publisher has not elaborated on the reasons for its decision, stating: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions." A Highly Successful Literary Career Walliams ranks among Britain's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold over six tens of millions of copies globally in dozens of tongues. His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins back in 2008. Several of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into TV movies. His bibliography includes over four dozen titles in total, encompassing a holiday title named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins in October. From Screen to Page His career breakthrough occurred on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was made an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts. This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive this past October.