🔗 Share this article The children's author David Walliams parted ways with book publisher. Best-selling young adult author and entertainer David Walliams has parted ways with his UK book publisher, the company has said. A representative for the firm stated: "Following a thorough review, and with the guidance of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing any new titles by David Walliams." Reports indicate that the decision was reached following an inquiry regarding claims about inappropriate behaviour towards young women. The publisher did not confirm the reasons for its decision, adding: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions." A Highly Successful Publishing History Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in five dozen languages. His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008. A number of his works, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into small-screen adaptations. He has published in excess of 40 works in total, encompassing a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October. Television and Literature He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was made an OBE several years ago for his services to charity and the arts. This move occurs subsequent to the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO in October.