David Walliams parted ways with book publisher.
Acclaimed young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his UK book publisher, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was reached following an review of reports of questionable actions towards young women.
The publisher has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, adding: "We refrain from speaking about confidential company decisions."
A Highly Successful Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in five dozen languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins back in 2008.
Some of his books, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
He has published in excess of 40 works altogether, encompassing a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
His career breakthrough occurred on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE several years ago for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This move occurs subsequent to the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive this past October.
