🔗 Share this article David Walliams parted ways with book publisher. Prolific children's author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his UK book publisher, the company has said. A representative for the publisher commented: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams." It has been reported that the move was reached following an review of reports of conduct deemed unsuitable involving young women. The publisher did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions." An Illustrious Writing Journey Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, having sold over six tens of millions of copies internationally in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago. A number of his books, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into TV movies. To date, he has released more than 40 books combined, including a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October. From Screen to Page He first rose to fame 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 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.