Onecia Gayle’s “Cream Of The Crop” Makes For A Great Gift!

They say reading maketh a Man, and the people need to read more than just Social Media captions, pamphlets, and sensational news headlines. Hailing from Manchester, Onecia Gayle’s upbringing found her surrounded in Art and Literature. It was only right that she pursued those fields, and have them as assets. Known as the “Jamaican Pencil Chef” online, she has made progress in marketing, media writing, comedy, storytelling, and has now leveled up to pen her first book. She has entertained, but now she wants to educate with her debut novel, “Cream Of The Crop: The Boy, A Dream And A Jamaican Legend“.

Released in July 2026, Onecia Gayle gives readers some History, highlight a Black success story, and brings us all back to that time where we’d shut out the world, and connect with a good book. “Cream Of The Crop” follows Shudane, a boy who caused mischief among his peers, found himself time-traveling to the 1800s to learn of George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first Black Millionaire, who built the world famous Devon House. Gayle has mastered her storytelling skills through her Social Media posts, and now looks to take her talents to the Libraries, and the classrooms. For those looking for gifts in the upcoming holiday season, “Cream Of The Crop” is a must-have for that growing reader, and the adult who wants to take a break from the outside world. Onecia currently sells the book on Amazon, but for those who wish to have a signed copy, can reach out to her directly on Instagram and TikTok. Happy reading!

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