TWO youngsters earned themselves computer prizes after winning a draw at Usk’s community hub for The Big Friendly Read – Summer Reading Challenge 2016.

Tristan Dorey, aged five, of Usk primary school, and eight-year-old Branwen Davies, of Ysgol Y Fenni, Abergavenny, each received an Acer tablet computer from the mayor of Usk, Tim Keenan, and Cllr Caroline Watts, of Llangybi community council.

To participate in The Big Friendly Read, children signed up at Monmouthshire’s community hubs and read at least six books while making a number of visits throughout the challenge.

After finishing two, they received a special collector’s folder and collected a special card featuring original Quentin Blake illustrations.

More than 60 children completed The Big Friendly Read in Usk, receiving a certificate, medal, bookmark, key ring and a pair of rainbow glasses.

Support from Usk Town Council, the community councils of Llangybi, and Llantrisant Fawr community council provided the tablets.

“The annual Summer Reading Challenge is a highlight of the holiday for many children and can only be beneficial if it inspires them to get stuck into a good book,” said Cllr Bob Greenland, Monmouthshire’s cabinet member with responsibility for community hubs.

The Summer Reading Challenge is produced by the Reading Agency and delivered by library services throughout the UK.