The series comes from comic book auteur, former The Real World cast member and creator/executive producer Judd Winick.

Juniper Lee has after-school activities and hobbies just like any other 11-year-old. But on top of studies and guitar lessons, she is responsible for maintaining the equilibrium between the world of magic and humanity.

Juniper Lee leads a pretty normal life. She makes good grades, hangs out with friends and has to deal with an overzealous younger brother. But on top of the everyday pre-teen escapades, Juniper is the Te Xuan Ze (“the Protector”).

For generations, a member of her family has had both the honor and burden of keeping the balance between the real and magical world. Now it’s Juniper’s turn, and it’s not easy. The real challenge of her is being the Te Xuan Ze and balancing her normal life with her secret role as Protector.

Winick also created the comic strips Nuts and Bolts and Frumpy the Clown. He published the critical hit The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius and has worked on several DC Comics titles, including Batman, Green Lantern and Green Arrow.

Cartoon Network has given the green light to 26 half-hour episodes of The Life & Times of Juniper Lee, which is in production at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California.