 | | April 2019 | Creator Monthly | | | | Hi Gadis21, | Isn't the energy from your viewers awesome?? It can take you to the top of the world while bringing us all closer together. From expressing yourself through Stories to meeting fans in real life at YouTube Fanfest, this month is all about celebrating that special connection that makes all the work worth it. |  | WHAT'S NEW | A global celebration in Mumbai. | YouTube FanFest takes the biggest creators and puts them on live stages and workshops around the world. This year, the party kicked off in Mumbai on March 30th for an unforgettable night at a sold-out arena of 10,000 fans. Lilly Singh joined local stars like Amit Bhadana, MostlySane, and more to celebrate the freedom to be heard, be in the know, and most importantly, belong. | | |  |  | The face(s) of YouTube Stories. | Time to kick Stories up another notch. If you're an eligible creator with 10K+ subs, you can now use Stories with fun and realistic AR effects. Creative options include wearing two pairs of glasses, having animated emojis follow you, and more. The filters move with your face, so you can be silly when you're on the go. | | Plus, we'll begin to feature a larger row of Stories on Home and Watch Next, giving your viewers a preview of what you're up to. | |  | #CREATORSPOTLIGHT | Maya Lee, a 5th grade teacher, decided to start a channel to show people how much she loves teaching. Also, she likes to share healthy lifestyle habits that she follows on a daily basis, such as mediating, eating healthy food, waking up at 5 AM, and doing yoga. Check out Maya's videos to learn more about her passion for teaching and fitness. | | | Stay inspired, | Team YouTube | |  | Was this email helpful? |  | |  | |  | | Did someone forward you this newsletter? You can get your own, by selecting "My YouTube channel: updates, announcements, and personalized tips" right here | © 2019 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066 | You received this message because you signed up to receive emails about your YouTube channel: updates, announcements, and personalized tips. If you do not wish to receive any other communication relating to this, you may opt-out here. You can also change your preferences by visiting your Email Options in your YouTube account at www.youtube.com/account_notifications | | |