23 - Capitalizing Book Titles

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What is the rule for capitalizing book titles?

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

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Which words in a book title should not be capitalized?

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Short conjunctions (and, but, or), articles (a, an, the), and prepositions (in, on, at) are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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Capitalize the title: 'the cat and the hat'

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The Cat and the Hat

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Capitalize the title: 'amelia bedelia means business'

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Amelia Bedelia Means Business

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Capitalize the title: 'little house on the prairie'

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Little House on the Prairie

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Capitalize the title: 'the one and only ivan'

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The One and Only Ivan

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Capitalize the title: 'sideway stories from wayside school'

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Sideway Stories from Wayside School

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What is a major word in a title?

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A major word is any word that is not a short conjunction, article, or preposition.

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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 easier to read.

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What is an example of a title with a subtitle?

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The Great Gatsby: A Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.