Katherine Boo (1964–) is an American journalist specializing in investigative reporting. Her work for The Washington Post and The New Yorker has focused on poverty, health care, education, and social inequality. Known for immersive reporting and years of fieldwork, she has produced deeply human accounts of people living on the margins of society. Her best-known book, "Behind the Beautiful Forevers", portrays life in a Mumbai slum through the experiences of its residents, offering a powerful examination of poverty, inequality, and resilience. The book won the 2012 National Book Award for Nonfiction.