The children's author David Walliams parted ways with book publisher.
Best-selling writer for children and TV personality David Walliams is no longer with his publisher HarperCollins UK, according to an announcement.
A representative for the company said: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was made after an review of reports of questionable actions involving female individuals.
The firm has not elaborated on the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues."
A Prolific Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most prolific writers for young readers, with sales exceeding more than 60 million copies worldwide in five dozen languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Some of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as television films.
His bibliography includes in excess of 40 works altogether, which features a Christmas book called *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October.
A Dual Career
His initial claim to fame came on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE back in 2017 for his services to charity and the arts.
This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO this past October.