Johnnie Mae Boutwell

Johnnie Mae Boutwell is a writer and poet based in Oak Park, Illinois. Her work reflects her journey as an autistic woman diagnosed in adulthood. Her poetry, which includes prose, traditional forms, and stream-of-consciousness pieces, explores themes of masking and self-discovery. Through her writing, she aims to connect with others who share similar experiences and to honor her past self, who navigated a chaotic and often unkind world.

Johnnie Mae Boutwell is a writer and poet based in Oak Park, Illinois. Her work reflects her journey as an autistic woman diagnosed in adulthood. Her poetry, which includes prose, traditional forms, and stream-of-consciousness pieces, explores themes of masking and self-discovery. Through her writing, she aims to connect with others who share similar experiences and to honor her past self, who navigated a chaotic and often unkind world. See less