Bistro 
Smalltalk variant that runs atop any Java virtual machine (VM) conforming to Sun Java specifications; has some Java features to better support integrating the two languages, declarative language model. [Open Source, BSD-like]
http://bistro.sourceforge.net/Bistro FAQ
Bistro Frequently Asked Questions.
http://bistro.sourceforge.net/faq.htm
Java Platform Language Neutrality
Nik Boyd paper considers criteria to assess language neutrality of a software development platform. Response to Roger Sessions.
http://www.educery.com/papers/bistro/neutrality.htm
Bistro = Smalltalk over Java
Paper introducing Bistro language, compares it to Smalltalk, Java. Original motives, directions for language creation. By Nik Boyd.
http://www.educery.com/papers/bistro/intro/
Nik Boyd - Papers
Draft and published papers by Bistro creator. Links to documents.
http://www.educery.com/papers/
The Bistro Programming Language
Article reprint from Dr. Dobb's Journal. Reviews the language. [Developer::Pipelines]
http://www.ddj.com/java/184405578
