Changing audio file locations within I-tunes

How can I move files out of the music folder and into the audio books folder within the library?
Specifically, I purchased several MLK and JFK speech files. Most appear in the music list, although a couple appear in the audiobook list. I would like them all to appear in the audio book list. If I attempt to drag and drop it doesn't work despite the fact that the computer indicates this is possible.
Any ideas? Thank you.

Julio Heerdt wrote:
Select the file - command I (Get Info) - select the tab OPTIONS - Change Media Kind to AUDIOBOOK
See if works.
Julio
Julio, it works, but the files marked as AUDIOBOOK disappear and don't appear in an AudioBooks folder, nor can they be found with "Search"
Try it, put an MP3 file into iTunes, use the procedure to mark it as an Audiobook, then try to find it.
Is there supposed to be an AudioBook folder, like there is Music, Movies, Podcasts? in iTunes?
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