South Valley teen Cheyenne Anderson used her passion for art and poetry to publish a book celebrating the area she grew up in.Anderson had a homecoming moment as she went back to Armijo Elementary School to read her book aloud to students.The book, South Valley: The Poetry and Art of the South Valley, was already published and housed in nearly every state library and ones owned by the city of Albuquerque. It now has been placed in libraries throughout Albuquerque Public Schools.Former First Lady Jill Biden named Anderson a “girl leading change” in 2025. The Bernalillo County Commission also honored the book for its contributions to the region.
South Valley teen Cheyenne Anderson used her passion for art and poetry to publish a book celebrating the area she grew up in.
Anderson had a homecoming moment as she went back to Armijo Elementary School to read her book aloud to students.
The book, South Valley: The Poetry and Art of the South Valley, was already published and housed in nearly every state library and ones owned by the city of Albuquerque. It now has been placed in libraries throughout Albuquerque Public Schools.
Former First Lady Jill Biden named Anderson a “girl leading change” in 2025.
The Bernalillo County Commission also honored the book for its contributions to the region.
