đź”— Share this article The children's author David Walliams dropped by book publisher. Acclaimed writer for children and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, according to an announcement. A representative for the company said: "Following a thorough review, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams." It has been reported that the conclusion was made after an inquiry regarding allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at young women. The firm declined to specify the reasons for its decision, noting: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues." An Illustrious Writing Journey Walliams ranks among Britain's most prolific writers for young readers, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies internationally in five dozen languages. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008. A number of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as television films. To date, he has released more than 40 books in total, including a Christmas book titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn. Television and Literature His initial claim to fame came 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 in 2017 honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.