The children's author David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Prolific young adult author and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, as confirmed by the firm.
An official for the company said: "Following a thorough review, and under the leadership of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the decision was made after an investigation into allegations of questionable actions directed at female individuals.
The firm has not elaborated on the reasons for its decision, stating: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues."
A Highly Successful Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in 55 languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins in 2008.
Several of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films.
He has published in excess of 40 works combined, which features a festive story called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received 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 recent CEO this past October.
