The KDP Select All Stars bonus is a discretionary monthly bonus to recognize KDP Select books that delight readers. This bonus is in addition to Kindle Unlimited (KU) earnings from the KDP Select Global Fund.
We’re making changes to the KDP Select All Stars bonus program starting on
May 1. The previous bonus will be effective until
April 30.
KDP Select All Stars bonus effective May 1, 2022 (first bonus awarded in June 2022)
Effective May 1, the KDP Select All Stars bonus is expanding to all KDP Kindle Unlimited (KU) marketplaces and to more titles in existing marketplaces (Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de). To cover this expansion, the bonus is increasing to $1.5 million per month.
To be eligible for the KDP Select All Stars bonus:
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Marketplaces |
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Note: This bonus is only awarded to Kindle eBooks. |
Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.es, Amazon.it, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.ca, Amazon.au, Amazon.com.br, Amazon.in, and Amazon.mx |
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about changes to the KDP Select All Stars bonus.
1. Who is eligible for the All Stars bonus?
Any eBook enrolled in KDP Select and compliant with our
Content Guidelines is eligible to earn a bonus.
2. How do you determine the bonus?
The All Stars bonus uses a variety of customer signals in addition to pages read to recognize books that delight readers.
3. When will the bonus be paid?
The payment schedule and payment method are the same as your other sales from KDP. You will receive your bonus approximately 60 days after the end of the calendar month the bonus was awarded.
4. How do I know if I earned a bonus?
If you receive a KDP Select All Stars bonus in a given month, you will receive an email notification. You can also see the bonus amount in the Payments report when the bonus is paid.
5. What will happen to the author and the Illustrated Kids’ Book bonuses?
There will no longer be separate Author and Illustrated Kids’ Book bonuses. All books compliant with our
Content Guidelines are eligible to receive a bonus through the KDP Select All Stars bonus program.
6. Do I need to claim my eBook in Amazon Author Central?
No, we no longer require you to claim your eBook in Amazon Author Central.
Effective until April 30, 2022 (last bonus awarded in May 2022)
The last KDP Select All Stars bonus from the previous program will be awarded in May and paid in June. This bonus awarded authors who publish books together as a single "author" for the purposes of KDP Select All Stars bonuses. If you receive a bonus, we'll send an email with more information.
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Marketplaces |
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Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de |
Illustrated Kids' Book bonus
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Marketplaces |
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Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk |
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