This marks the fourth time the Hasse Prize has been awarded. The prize recognizes cultural deeds in the humanistic spirit of Hans Alfredson, though the specific criteria and monetary value remain undisclosed.
Maunsbach had her breakthrough in 2022 with the novel 'Lucky Lada och jag', which is set in Höör where she grew up. According to SVT Kultur, Maunsbach described having a similar approach to Höör as Hasse had to Tomelilla, in how they use and depict places and the people living there.
I believe that I have a similar approach to Höör as Hasse had to Tomelilla, in how we use and depict places and the people living there.
Previous winners of the Hasse Prize include Uje Brandelius, Gabriela Pichler, and Thomas Öberg. Maunsbach believes that 'Lucky Lada och jag', written in the spirit of Fritiof Nilsson Piraten, is primarily what contributed to her receiving the prize. Details about the award ceremony date and location, the jury members, and the number of nominees considered this year have not been made public.