Capitalize Titles of Books

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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The first and last words of the title are always capitalized, as well as all major words in between.

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Which words in a book title should not be capitalized?

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Short words like 'and', 'in', 'the', 'of', 'to', 'a', 'for', 'but', 'or', and 'nor' are usually not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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What is an example of a correctly capitalized book title?

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

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How do you capitalize the title 'how to catch a Leprechaun'?

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How to Catch a Leprechaun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'green eggs and ham'?

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Green Eggs and Ham.

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In the title 'The Little Engine That Could', which words are capitalized?

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The first word, all major words, and the last word are capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'little house in the big Woods'?

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Little House in the Big Woods.

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Why is it important to capitalize book titles?

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Capitalizing book titles helps to show respect for the work and makes it clear that it is a title.

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What is the first word of a title always capitalized?

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Yes, the first word of a title is always capitalized.

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What is the last word of a title always capitalized?

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Yes, the last word of a title is always capitalized.