Questions and answers

Ludooka is a place for families to read children’s books and for makers to offer them. The company is based in Delft, the Netherlands.

Yes. Open the free book preview to read its first three pages without an account.

No. Browse the public catalogue first. An account is needed for your library.

No. A book with no finished pages is marked coming soon. Check the book page before choosing it.

Yes. The reading view can open on a phone, tablet or computer.

Some books support listening. The language and voice depend on that book.

You can choose from the languages available for that book. Not every book has every language.

In the reading app, a child can save a word to practise later.

A plan is not needed to open the public preview. Other books may have their own prices or access conditions.

No. Turning pages in a book you can access does not use credits.

Credits pay for some book making steps that cost money, such as a new translation.

Credits pay for the parts that cost money to make, like a new translation, a new picture or a voice. You are always shown an estimate before anything starts, and you are charged for what was made. Reading never costs credits. If a run stops because you are out of credits, what was already made is kept and you can carry on when you top up.

Look at the public book page for a recorded price. Some titles are free and some are coming soon.

Do not assume a price. Sign in or contact the team before you decide to pay.

You can cancel through your account. Check the terms and refund policy for the conditions that apply to a payment.

Refunds depend on the purchase and the applicable terms. Read the refund policy before paying.

A child’s reading and saved words are not public profile information. Read the privacy and children’s notices for details.

The app has a saved character feature. Check the available book options before ordering a personalised copy.

No. Some books have text only pages while illustrations are pending. Check the book page.

Books have credited authors and, when applicable, illustrators and translators. Open a book page to see its accepted credits.

Ludooka B.V. is based in Delft in the Netherlands. The address is in the footer.

Authors can prepare a book in the Studio and submit it for review.

No. Submission starts a review. Publication is not promised.

Read the creator agreement for the rights that apply before submitting your work.

Eligible book sales have contributor allocations. Review the agreement and credits before publication.

Eligible payouts are processed weekly once the balance reaches the stated minimum.

The creator payout minimum is 20 euros under the current marketplace rules.

Book projects can involve credited illustrators. Agree on the work and the terms before publication.

Submitted book content goes through review before it is published. Review does not promise a date.

The Studio lets a maker prepare a book before submitting it.

Contact the team and consult your agreement for the conditions that apply to an existing book.

No. There is no separate Author plan for new accounts. Applying to publish requires writer approval and books must pass review. The pricing page compares Creator Studio, Standard and Pro for making books.

Read the creator agreement, view the Studio examples and join when accounts are available.

Illustrators can use creator profiles and apply for relevant work. Check the public directory for examples.

The stock marketplace has a route for art that can be offered under its terms.

The current stock allocation gives 60 percent to the illustrator under the stated marketplace rules.

Eligible creator payouts run weekly after the minimum balance is met.

The current payout threshold is 20 euros.

No. An application is not a job offer or a promise of earnings.

Check the book jobs area for available briefs before applying.

Your agreed licence and creator terms determine the permitted uses. Review these before accepting a job.

Some marketplace jobs use an escrow flow. Confirm the job’s terms before you start.

Book credits can list accepted contributors in their roles. Public names use a first name and last initial unless a contributor opts in to full display.

Availability changes. Visit the jobs page rather than assuming a brief is open.

Write to hello@ludooka.com before accepting work if a term is unclear.

Organisation accounts include tools for seats, assignments and reading progress. Contact the team to discuss access.

The organisation reading tools show progress for children in the school account. Access should follow the data agreement.

Check the current organisation plan on the pricing page. The seat offer can change.

The pricing page shows the currently available extra seat rate and its currency. Ask for a quote if you need different terms.

Read the organisation data agreement and contact the team before bringing children’s data into a school account.

Write to hello@ludooka.com with your school and preferred times. No booking calendar is offered here.

Anyone can read the first three pages of the public free book without an account.

No. Check each book for the languages that are available.