The children's author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher.
Acclaimed children's author and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement.
A representative for the publisher stated: "Following a thorough review, and following the appointment of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing future works by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the conclusion was taken subsequent to an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women.
The publisher declined to specify the reasons for its decision, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters."
A Highly Successful Literary Career
Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies globally in dozens of tongues.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins back in 2008.
Several of his titles, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, including a festive story called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE back in 2017 for his services to charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.
