Calderdale libraries keep David Walliams books available

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 18:02 · Archive

Calderdale's libraries have kept David Walliams books on their shelves after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuses of power against the children's author and comedian were published by The Guardian and ITV News this week. Walliams has denied the claims. His best-selling books, which include Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, have sold more than 50 million copies.

Publisher Harper Collins cut ties with Walliams in September for alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'. Retailers including Waterstones, TG Jones and The Works have said they will stop selling his books. Public libraries have faced calls to remove his titles.

However, Calderdale Council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that stock reviews consider 'condition, usage, relevance and demand' separately from concerns about authors. Sources across Calderdale's public library service said there had been no instructions to remove Walliams' books. When visited on 13 November, Halifax library had two books by Walliams available to borrow: The Blunders and Slime.

How it is being reported

• David Walliams books remain on Calderdale's library shelvesCalderdale’s libraries have kept books by David Walliams on the shelves after the publication of allegations against him.Brighouse Echo · 13 Nov, 17:16
• Calderdale libraries keep David Walliams books available for children to borrowCalderdale’s libraries have kept books by David Walliams on the shelves after the publication of allegations against him.Telegraph & Argus · 13 Nov, 17:16

In this story: David Walliams · Calderdale · Harper Collins · The Guardian · ITV News · Waterstones

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