Schools start removing David Walliams’s books as some libraries say they will keep them on their shelves

Some schools are removing David Walliams’s books after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power, with headteachers concerned that pupils may be upset by seeing his name or photograph. School leaders are seeking guidance from the Department for Education, while public libraries are taking differing approaches.

Walliams has written more than 40 children’s books, including *The Boy in the Dress* and *Gangsta Granny*, and has sold over 60 million copies worldwide. His books accounted for 44 per cent of HarperCollins children’s book sales in 2018; Kent, Sussex and Surrey libraries say they will keep them available for now, while some London libraries have stored them.