Global Center for Women and Justice features The Car Thief on Ending Human Trafficking Podcast

Monday, March 22, 2021

Vicki and The Car Thief make an appearance on the March 22 episode of the Global Center for Women and Justice’s Ending Human Trafficking podcast! In the episode, Vicki joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to breakdown The Car Thief: A Boy’s Perilous Journey Through the Juvenile Justice System. They discuss the plot of this story and how it reflects real-life situations; as well as, how this story is a great educational resource.

Thank you to Dr. Morgan and the Global Center for Women and Justice! You can listen to the episode on the podcast’s website.


The Car Thief Selected by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice for Book Club

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Very special thanks to Coalition for Juvenile Justice in Washington, D.C. The Car Thief was the featured book for their virtual inaugural book club! Learn more about the Coalition for Juvenile Justice on their website.


The Car Thief Tops Campaign for Youth Justice’s Summer Reading List

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

From Campaign for Youth Justice’s website: “There has never been a better time to read.  Between the great pause of COVID-19 and the powerful moment we are experiencing in the fight for racial justice, the Summer of 2020 presents an opportunity to better ourselves and expand our thinking through literature. The team at the Campaign for Youth Justice has compiled a list of 13 books that will expand your knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, Juvenile Justice, and the Black experience in America.”

Thank you to Kathryn M Allen, CFYJ Communications Fellow for the shout-out! Click here to see which books made the list.



Featured on Campaign for Youth Justice’s Podcast: A Conversation with Vicki Reed on The Car Thief

Monday, May 18, 2020

A big thank you to CFYJ for the podcast interview and promotion of my novel The Car Thief. The work they do on behalf of kids is inspiring and I’m humbled to have their endorsement. Click here to listen to the interview.