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Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
I am Willard Wigan/I am Maria Sibylla Merian
It follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids - like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and more!
I am Willard Wigan/I am Maria Sibylla Merian
Season 2 Episode 21 | 24m 41s | CC
Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully. / Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can find ways to have fun while he waits for the flowers in his butterfly garden to grow.
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